About Us

We are an Independent sewing machine and vacuum cleaner business. We specialize in Janome and Miele Vacuum Products. We offer parts and repairs for most makes. Our business supports it's sales with a knowledgeable sales staff, an experienced repair department, a generous inventory and a money back guarantee. Our staff have a compiled 100 years of experience in the sewing and vacuum industry: Russell Moore (Owner), Leo Slattery (Sales & Service), Steve Bearden (store manager), and Heidi Saper (Fabric Department Manager). Our goal is to deliver more quality products so our customers can realize the benefits and value of doing business with a local independent dealer.

How We Got Started

I started my career in 1975 as an outside salesman with Singer at First and Randolph in Napa. I finished my Singer career as a store manager in Walnut Creek in 1979. I purchase my home town store from Larry and Irene Bruning, then Bruning Sewing Center in the Food City Shopping Center.

Thanks to Larry and Irene Bruning, Sam Gordon, Mom and Dad, Danny and Betty, Tony and Carolyn, and some other friends and relatives, I was able to make my dream come true. My Business. I opened NS&V February 1st, 1979. The 4 years of experience with the Singer Company proved crucial to my success. I was driven by a desire to offer superior products and service. Customers were asking questions and I was adding names to my roll-a-dex, mining industry leaders for answers and solutions to problems. My roll-a-dex grew, my business flourished.

We constantly review new innovations and select new products. We study independent research and perform our own test. We introduce new products for you.

Products & Services
Fabric Department by NAPA SEW & VAC
Shop our new Fabric Department!
Sewing Machine Sales by NAPA SEW & VAC
Shop our Janome Sewing Machine selection. We demonstrate and sell sewing machines!
Sewing Classes by NAPA SEW & VAC
Learn how to sew. Sign up for a class!
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Russell from NAPA SEW & VAC Answered this on June 21, 2026
Where can I find a buyer for my business? (more) Where can I find a buyer for my business?
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Russell from NAPA SEW & VAC Answered this on April 27, 2022
We have an excellent inventory, an experienced staff and we service what we sell. Learn more about my business: Visit napasewandvac.com.  (more) We have an excellent inventory, an experienced staff and we service what we sell. Learn more about my business: Visit napasewandvac.com. 

Russell from NAPA SEW & VAC Answered this on January 11, 2022
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Russell from NAPA SEW & VAC Answered this on December 28, 2021
The light shines on your business whenever you promote someone else. (more) The light shines on your business whenever you promote someone else.

Russell from NAPA SEW & VAC Answered this on September 19, 2020
We've expanded our notions department to include construction materials for face mask fabrication. We've added sewing machine inventory to meet the demand produced by COVID. We've expanded our Austin Air Purifier inventory to meet "on demand" deliveries produced by fires. We've increased our... (more) We've expanded our notions department to include construction materials for face mask fabrication. We've added sewing machine inventory to meet the demand produced by COVID. We've expanded our Austin Air Purifier inventory to meet "on demand" deliveries produced by fires. We've increased our Miele Vacuum inventory to meet "on demand" sales deliveries. We're listening to our customer and investing in products they're wanting. Shortages in the supply chain are interrupting some sales deliveries. We're confident that factories are doing everything possible to deliver products in demand.

Russell from NAPA SEW & VAC Answered this on May 23, 2020
My KVON rep and my Napa Register rep kicked it off by asking me to develop a list of 10 reasons for opening my business. One reason led to another. They directed me to produce a logo, a slogan and a jingle. This is great methodology and shaped my business to come. That was 47 years ago. (more) My KVON rep and my Napa Register rep kicked it off by asking me to develop a list of 10 reasons for opening my business. One reason led to another. They directed me to produce a logo, a slogan and a jingle. This is great methodology and shaped my business to come. That was 47 years ago.

Russell from NAPA SEW & VAC Answered this on March 24, 2020
We're open for business as usual. All of our business is done one on one. (more) We're open for business as usual. All of our business is done one on one.

Russell from NAPA SEW & VAC Answered this on February 29, 2020
Cleaning the bathroom floor is a chore! We have a utility sink for cleaning filthy vacuum parts producing grimy wet residue on the floor day in and day out. Our cordless electric Nellie's Wow Mop now sits in the corner with a reservoir filled with cleaning solution. It's so easy to implement:... (more) Cleaning the bathroom floor is a chore! We have a utility sink for cleaning filthy vacuum parts producing grimy wet residue on the floor day in and day out. Our cordless electric Nellie's Wow Mop now sits in the corner with a reservoir filled with cleaning solution. It's so easy to implement: lower the handle and press the "on" button, squirt the cleaning solution and Nellie's Wow Mop shimmies around the toilet, under the sink, around the waste basket, cleaning and drying the floor in seconds! Nellie's Wow Mop is a "must have" for any business!

Russell from NAPA SEW & VAC Answered this on February 15, 2020
Prices should always be competitive. Many shoppers try to shop locally and  are willing to pay a loyalty premium. They're particularly happy to learn they're getting a better price and better access to service after the sale. The Napa Sew & Vac policy is to meet or beat any online product offering. (more) Prices should always be competitive. Many shoppers try to shop locally and  are willing to pay a loyalty premium. They're particularly happy to learn they're getting a better price and better access to service after the sale. The Napa Sew & Vac policy is to meet or beat any online product offering.
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